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Jami at-Tirmidhi 1642 — First Three to Enter Paradise
What Has Been Related About The Martyr's Reward
First Three to Enter Paradise Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1642
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1642
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ الْعُقَيْلِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " عُرِضَ عَلَىَّ أَوَّلُ ثَلاَثَةٍ يَدْخُلُونَ الْجَنَّةَ شَهِيدٌ وَعَفِيفٌ مُتَعَفِّفٌ وَعَبْدٌ أَحْسَنَ عِبَادَةَ اللَّهِ وَنَصَحَ لِمَوَالِيهِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said, "I Was Shown The First Of (Every) Three To Enter Paradise: A Martyr, An 'Atif, Who Is A Muta'Affif, And A Slave Who Perfected His Worship Of Allah, And Was Sincere To His Masters." [Abu 'Eisa Said:] This Hadith Is Hasan.
[1] The one who avoids that which is prohibited. See Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhi .[2] The one who refrains from asking, being content with the basic from seeking the better food or clothing. And it is said: The one who refrains from that which is not befitting for him, being patient in opposing his self and its desires. See Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhi .Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1642In-book reference : Book 22, Hadith 25English translation : Vol. 3, Book 20, Hadith 1642
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1642
This Hadith speaks about the first three to enter Paradise. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم mentioned a martyr, an ‘atif who is muta’affif, and a slave who perfected worship of Allah and was sincere to his masters. The core topic is Paradise and sincere service. The Hadith does not give a long list of all people of Paradise. It highlights three examples shown to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Each example carries a clear quality: sacrifice, self-restraint, and sincere worship with faithful service. The phrase first three to enter Paradise is a strong search term because readers want to know who they are and what qualities are mentioned. The lesson is simple: Allah values sincere faith, clean conduct, and doing one’s duty well.
What we learn from this hadith
- Martyrdom is mentioned among the honored qualities leading to Paradise.
- Self-restraint and modest conduct are praised in this narration.
- A servant who worships Allah well and is sincere in duty is honored.
- Good rank is tied to faithfulness, not social status.
